Summary:
Based on experience with 16 cases of male to female transsexualism the author
elaborated a method of phoniatric care and voice education matching the new appearance of the
patients. During education careful treatment of chronic inflammatory laryngeal changes and
prevention of sequelae of hyperkinetic phonation are stressed. The objective of education is
induction of a vocal quality which does not interfere with perception of the patient’s integrity.
Key words:
male to female transsexualism, voice education.
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